Sport

Tennis

Rain cancels Strath tennis tournament

The long weekend’s inclement weather caused the cancellation of the Strathalbyn King’s Birthday tennis tournament. With on and off rain across four days courts were unable to completely dry long enough for all games to finish, so Tennis S...

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GSNA 15s team finish champions at Country Championships

Great Southern Netball Association’s 15s team finished champions at the Country Championships remaining undefeated for the entire weekend carnival. It was a strong showing for GSNA at the carnival. Other results included the 11s finishing fifth...

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Basketballer makes another goal

Strathalbyn 16-year-old basketballer Alex Blackmore is competing in a global championship in Brazil this week, with the 2025 IWBF (International Wheelchair Basketball Federation) Men’s U23 World Championship off to a soaring start yesterday. He...

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Tara Nash

Football

Southern dominate to blitz Great Southern

In the annual interleague clash for the Pilmore Cup, Southern dominated proceedings in heavy conditions on the Strathalbyn oval last Saturday, blitzing Great Southern by 65 points. While the three earlier matches on the ground were played in heavy...

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Warm weather graces Strathalbyn race day

As the sun graces the picturesque landscapes of Strathalbyn, there’s an air of excitement and anticipation that can only mean one thing – the Strathalbyn Racing Club is racing again. Blessed with excellent weather, and with a simple formula of...

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04 Apr 2024

Football

Great Southern remain undefeated in tough conditions

For the 10th consecutive year Great Southern Football League’s (GSFL) senior women have claimed the Jan Bache Cup in the Association Match against the Southern Football League (SFL) with a 21-point victory. The wet and windy weather conditions at...

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Roeger named Para Athlete of the Year

One of the most famous products to come out of Langhorne Creek, Michael Roeger, has capped off a successful season on the track by winning two major awards at the recent Athletics SA Awards. The annual awards ceremony recognises the achievements of...

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GSFL Women hope to keep winning streak alive

It’s not expected to be an easy game between the two senior women sides, but Great Southern remain quietly confident it could get the job done at this weekend’s Association Match. Held on home soil at Strathalbyn this year, the annual Zone...

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Netball scores with high player numbers

Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) is in for an exciting season ahead, with the first time in many years that all 10 clubs have a league team, as well as new players who could spice up the competition. President Rick Mart is excited for the...

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Tara Nash

04 Apr 2024

Petrakis booked for King’s Birthday tennis tournament

The Strathalbyn Tennis Club will host its annual King’s Birthday tournament this weekend, with 209 entries booked for the event. It includes Andriana Petrakis who recently took out two silver medals at the Virtus World Tennis Championships in...

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Deirdre Graham

Opportunities ahead for GSFL Men in Zone Champs

“Fast, fun and attractive football” is what Great Southern Football League’s (GSFL) new A Grade Men Coach is hoping to deliver for spectators at the Association Match this weekend. The Zone Football Championships will take place on home soil...

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